Sitting in the 5th row in a suit sat UNCLE ALAN as President Obama signed the end of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell. I didn’t get to watch the signing ceremony, unfortunately. Thankfully, I watched President Obama’s speech online and you can, too.

If any active duty soldiers are reading this blog, remember that there is a process that must take place before gay and lesbians may come out which could take a few months.

I spoke with UNCLE ALAN yesterday. He was completely overwhelmed by the entirety of the experience. Completely understandable.